Network and Computer Systems Administrators: salaries by company (2026)
The median base salary for network and computer systems administrators in 4,351 certified H-1B filings is $100,000, with the middle half between $86,530 – $122,000.
Highest-paying employers
Employers with at least 20 filings for this occupation, ranked by median base salary.
| Employer | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| $171,000 | $143,000 – $181,000 | 21 | |
| Barclays | $140,272 | $119,100 – $160,000 | 20 |
| Cisco | $127,950 | $111,002 – $133,328 | 106 |
| Nokia | $126,879 | $122,151 – $142,829 | 38 |
| Visa | $125,570 | $110,700 – $135,032 | 24 |
| Amazon | $125,100 | $115,200 – $138,100 | 163 |
| Palo Alto Networks | $120,628 | $108,164 – $126,149 | 47 |
| Compunnel Software | $107,580 | $92,250 – $119,250 | 23 |
| Goldman Sachs | $106,500 | $91,200 – $144,000 | 27 |
| Cognizant | $103,334 | $91,302 – $111,842 | 127 |
| Tech Mahindra | $98,732 | $92,623 – $115,642 | 22 |
| Dish Wireless | $91,354 | $86,014 – $108,472 | 20 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $90,990 | $84,952 – $102,408 | 154 |
| Wipro | $90,204 | $86,965 – $103,833 | 88 |
| EY (Ernst & Young) | $89,272 | $82,215 – $95,000 | 34 |
Employers with the most filings
| Employer | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys | 180 | $86,965 |
| Amazon | 163 | $125,100 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 154 | $90,990 |
| Cognizant | 127 | $103,334 |
| Cisco | 106 | $127,950 |
| Wipro | 88 | $90,204 |
| Inteli Platforms | 64 | $86,982 |
| Palo Alto Networks | 47 | $120,628 |
| Synapsiq | 42 | $63,336 |
| Nokia | 38 | $126,879 |
By state
| State | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $91,520 | 1,127 |
| California | $121,272 | 508 |
| New Jersey | $100,000 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $100,402 | 205 |
| Illinois | $87,000 | 189 |
| Washington | $108,500 | 184 |
| New York | $104,500 | 176 |
| Georgia | $101,088 | 173 |
| Virginia | $105,000 | 163 |
| Florida | $90,000 | 148 |
| Colorado | $104,600 | 107 |
| Arizona | $97,032 | 106 |
Take-home pay
In Texas, where most of these filings are, the median base of $100,000 leaves about $79,180 a year ($6,598 a month) after federal, FICA and state taxes for a single filer. See the Texas paycheck calculator for your own numbers.
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
How much do network and computer systems administrators make?
The median base salary in 4,351 certified H-1B filings is $100,000 a year; the middle half earn $86,530 – $122,000.
Which company pays network and computer systems administrators the most?
Among employers with at least 20 filings, Google has the highest median base salary at $171,000.
Which state pays network and computer systems administrators the most?
Among states with at least 20 filings, California has the highest median at $121,272.